Ron MacLean Makes Things Awkward With Weird Tangent During Interview

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Dawson McKenzie
March 24, 2024 (1:19 PM)

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Ron MacLean is a staple in Canadian households, however, he seems to be losing touch with his audience as he goes on awkward tangents like the one he had last night.

Hockey Night in Canada is one of the cherished nights for hockey fans, as Canadian teams usually take the prime time slot on a Saturday night. With that comes the coverage from Sportsnet's panel, headed by Ron MacLean. Ron MacLean has been the face of Hockey Night in Canada since his days on Coaches Corner, and even despite rumours of his dismissal earlier this year, he remains in his position. However, he seems to be losing touch with Canadians as he ages.

This was especially seen last night as he interviewed Bobby McMann of the Toronto Maple Leafs, after sending the Oilers home with a frustrating defeat. At the end of the interview, MacLean makes things awkward by going off on a tangent about someone who owns a dress shop who was related to a member of the hockey community. Take a look.

MacLean: You're too young, you can't know this Bobby but Glen Sather's mom had a shop in Wainwright it was a dress...

McMann: No... no I don't know that history,

Ron MacLean and Sportsnet's panel have been criticized for being sub-par with their productions as of late.

With hockey coverage becoming more and more innovative and fresh, it seems like Sportsnet's production of Hockey Night in Canada is falling behind significantly. It used to be the case that Canadian coverage of hockey was the best of the best, however, with TNT investing in an incredible panel of stars, they have seemingly taken over as the best broadcast.

Many fans are hopeful that TSN will earn the right to broadcast Saturday night NHL games again, as the few panels they have done this season have been a smashing success.

As seen on Blade of Steel - "Ron MacLean continues to make things incredibly awkward"